Boulder Colorado Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Boulder Colorado metro area was $90,168 in 2021, the latest figures available. Boulder median household income is $7,914 higher than the median Colorado household income and $20,451 greater than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Boulder median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Boulder are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Boulder Colorado
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Colorado | $82,254 | -1.39% | +5.95% |
| Boulder | $90,168 | -3.59% | -0.22% |
Trends in Boulder, CO Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Boulder is $90,168. Real median household income peaked in 2019 at $93,825 and is now $3,657 (3.90%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Boulder, Colorado, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Boulder
| Date | US | Colorado | Boulder |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $82,254 | $90,168 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $83,412 | $93,524 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $81,735 | $93,825 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $77,635 | $90,369 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $76,392 | $89,343 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $74,161 | $84,243 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $73,086 | $82,349 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $70,227 | $81,954 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $68,527 | $83,416 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $67,108 | $79,195 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $66,866 | $82,862 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $70,167 | $80,295 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $72,323 | $82,861 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $70,443 | $79,970 |
Boulder Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Boulder was $128,485 in 2021. Compared to the median Colorado family income, Boulder median family income is $26,412 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Boulder will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Boulder Colorado
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Colorado | $102,073 | -1.12% | +6.35% |
| Boulder | $128,485 | +1.75% | +6.49% |
Trends in Boulder, CO Real Median Family Income since 2005
At $128,485, the median family income for Boulder was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Family Income: Boulder, Colorado, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Boulder
| Date | US | Colorado | Boulder |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $102,073 | $128,485 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $103,224 | $126,272 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $100,850 | $119,530 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $95,979 | $120,659 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $93,856 | $119,788 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $91,182 | $120,703 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $89,639 | $117,832 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $86,382 | $109,040 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $83,927 | $107,599 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $84,035 | $111,691 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $83,433 | $112,295 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $87,273 | $108,361 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $88,408 | $111,514 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $86,879 | $108,152 |
Boulder Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Boulder was $54,478 in 2021. Compared to the median Colorado per capita income, Boulder median per capita income is $9,861 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Boulder will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Boulder Colorado
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Colorado | $44,617 | -0.49% | +8.66% |
| Boulder | $54,478 | -1.70% | +9.95% |
Trends in Boulder, CO Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Boulder is $54,478. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $55,419 and is now $941 (1.70%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Boulder, Colorado, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Boulder
| Date | US | Colorado | Boulder |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $44,617 | $54,478 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $44,835 | $55,419 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $43,506 | $54,487 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $41,062 | $49,549 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $40,171 | $50,568 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $38,999 | $46,582 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $38,382 | $46,901 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $37,067 | $44,408 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $36,604 | $44,895 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $35,855 | $44,468 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $35,981 | $44,026 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $36,729 | $45,005 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $38,162 | $47,257 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $37,662 | $47,502 |
